Troubleshooting - Frigidaire FHWC3650RS Installation, Use & Care

Problem Possible Causes
After installation, 1. The power line and the cable connector
the unit doesn't is not connected properly.
work.
2. The wires from the switches are disconnected
or loose.
Light works, 1. The motor is defective, possible seized.
but motor is not
2. The motor wire is not connected.
turning.
The unit is 1. The motor is not secure in place.
vibrating.
2. Damaged blower wheel.
3. The hood is not secured in place.
The motor is 1. Defective lamp.
working, but the
2. The lamp is loose.
lights are not.
3. The wires on the light switch are loose.
The hood is 1. The hood might be hanging to high from the
not venting out cook top.
properly.
2. The wind from the opened windows or opened
doors in the surrounding area are affecting the
ventilation of the hood.
3. Blockage in the duct opening or duct work.
4. The direction of duct opening is against the
wind.
5. Using the wrong size of ducting.
Vent grill or
1 . Vent grill or grease filter is loose.
grease filter
is vibrating.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Solutions
1. Check the power connections.
2. Make sure the wires on the switches are
connected properly.
1. Change the motor.
2. Make sure the motor wire is plugged into the
terminal box connector.
1. Tighten the motor in place.
2. Change the blower.
3. Check the installation of the hood.
1. Change the lamp.
2 . Make sure the lamp is seated properly.
3. Make sure the wires on light switch are
connected properly.
1 . Check installation instructions.
2. Close all the windows and doors to eliminate
the outside wind flow.
3. Remove all the blocking from the duct work or
duct opening.
4. Adjust the duct opening direction.
5. Change the ducting to correct size.
1 . Make sure vent grill or grease filter is installed
correctly.
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